systoly

systoly

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  1. Benefits of being a guy

    systoly replied to exit96's topic in Men in Nursing

    - less places to shave with the option not to shave at all - no make up ( it's ok to be ugly ) - getting insider info - I mean getting to know about female

  2. What do you do with motorcycle helmets after a motorcycle accident?

    systoly replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    I got all my stuff back, helmet with huge chips in it, cut off leather pants et boots. That was about 25 years ago and as it turned out it was of great help to me to proof that my clothing and helmet...

  3. HH Vital Signs to Include Pulse Ox?

    systoly replied to indbletrble's topic in Home Health

    I believe Oximeters are a valuable and inexpensive adjunct when used correctly. However, I've seen many a therapist freak out because they expected "normal" readings from a child with tetralogy of...

  4. Groping a male volunteer

    systoly replied to Princess Lo's topic in Nursing Humor

    Excellent fine motor skills by the resident. Impaired decision making by the volunteer - I mean who wouldn't drop the burgers in order to save the

  5. HELP, Please, for the sake of my sanity!

    systoly replied to McBunny's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you feel your attorney is giving you bad

  6. How do you determine what is a good facility BEFORE you work for them?

    systoly replied to CNA&student's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of an interview, or when you're asked if you have any questions, ask the person interviewing you, "What are some of the things you really like about working here?" You wouldn't believe how...

  7. How do you clean Mickey bolus extensions ?

    systoly posted a topic in Private Duty

    Patient started on new Rx which discolors bolus extension set. So far I've tried pipe cleaner - too short, vinegar/h2o soak, cola soak, dishwasher - all to no avail. Any

  8. Let's give nurses a break: How do the rest of the staff dress?

    systoly replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Makes me wanna wear a shirt that says, " I passed anatomy, I don't need your

  9. Let's give nurses a break: How do the rest of the staff dress?

    systoly replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    A private duty patient right after the visit from office staff, "I know she won't be doing much work in those heels" My (admittedly) inappropriate response, "it's ok, ortho needs more

  10. SMELL

    systoly replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dear posters, This thread stinks. Sincerely, A.

  11. All-Time Toileting Record!

    systoly replied to interceptinglight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow. I hope this is being addressed by nursing. Urology consult to R/O patho origin. Psych consult if neg, for patho. These unfortunate residents have degraded quality of live and decreased level of...

  12. Retired nurse having to return to work

    systoly replied to paddlelady's topic in General Nursing

    What have you done to promote massage services? Have you contacted private pay/not for profit facilities? Have you tried to convince companies to give a free massage instead of Walmart card to the...

  13. First RN job = part time, nights, stable pt

    systoly replied to itri4vt's topic in Home Health

    Ref. web access: for about $60/month you can get service via a high speed USB

  14. First RN job = part time, nights, stable pt

    systoly replied to itri4vt's topic in Home Health

    Just ask straight up, " Is it ok if I rearrange the supplies and literature?", and see what kind of reaction you get. In my experience, the response is usually positive. The few times I've gotten a,...

  15. Let's give nurses a break: How do the rest of the staff dress?

    systoly replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I once had an interview with an administrator of an assisted living facility. The facility was nice enough and about 30 min. closer to home than my present job. The pay was less, so it was a toss off....

  16. Nurses aren't maids!

    systoly replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    I'm certainly not free from feeling angry when treated with disrespect or when observing blatant abuse of tax money (my share is in there), but I have learned I feel much better when I approach these...

  17. Nurses aren't maids!

    systoly replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    Perhaps instead of "demeaning", you meant to say

  18. Need some information, please.

    systoly replied to booniequeen71's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Try the Ohio board of nursing

  19. First RN job = part time, nights, stable pt

    systoly replied to itri4vt's topic in Home Health

    napping... My BON considers this pt. abandonment. You need a laptop and a thermos. You can use the downtime to find out everything about your pt and the equipment. If there aren't any manuals...

  20. Nurses aren't maids!

    systoly replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

  21. Nurses aren't maids!

    systoly replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    I don't see where the problem is. If you don't like the case, don't take

  22. About this funny thing.

    systoly replied to cacahan's topic in Home Health

    I believe it is powered by the same source as the USB

  23. G-tube bolus feeding question. Please help.

    systoly replied to RNmeee's topic in Private Duty

    Yes, you should have an order specifying when to hold feedings. Otherwise there would be no need to have an order to check residual. Now, in general, it is not necessary to have an order for checking...

  24. How to Submit my Two Week Notice???

    systoly replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's sticking it to

  25. How to Submit my Two Week Notice???

    systoly replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have an opportunity to advance your career. (No employer can reasonably argue with this) While philosophies on resignations and exit interviews vary, here's my dime (inflation ) I'd hand deliver...